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career and condition of the lodge ; and Bro . Still , in responding , furnished some gratifying facts , as to the progress and prospects of the lodge , and renewed his promises of exertion on its behalf . Several other toasts followed , including the health
of the visitors , which was responded to by BroT . Major Finney , Gordon , and George Kenning . The evening was in all respects a very pleasant one , and several brethren gratified the meeting by their contributions of song .
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+ THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Lodge of Faith , No . 141 . —This old , prosperous , and flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Tuesday , 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . J . Speed , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present : Bros . C . C . Taylor , S . W . ; Green , J . W . ; Master , P . M ., Treas . ; Anslow , P . M ., Sec . ; Themans , S . D . ; Catmur ,
J . D . ; Kennett , I . G . ; Hill , I . P . M . ; Gotlheil , Hyde , T . Arnold , Pope , Hams , and Gluckstein , P . M . ' s ; and a large number of brethren . The visitors were Bros . Lailham ( 1316 ) , Weybeth ( 25 ) , T . White ( 22 ) , F . Walters ( W . M . 1309 ) , Austin ( 933 ) , W . Harper ( 97 ) , H . Ash ( 179 ) , Wiseman ( 172 ) , Wylett ( iooo ) , C . A . Long ( W . M . 25 ) , & c . The minutes were read and confirmed .
The work done was raising Bros . Berenfield , Cronmire , Whitby , and Wilson to the third degree , passing Bros . Bartlett , Keeler , and Abbot to the 2 nd degree , and initiating Messrs . Davis and Hutton into the mjsteries of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremonies being well and ably performed . The lodge was then closed , when banquet followed .
St . Thomas s Lodge , No . 142 . —On Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars , this old lodge held its installation meeting . Bro . Dubois , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . In consequence of failing health , the W . M . did not feel himself able to undergo the fatigue of working the
ceremony of installation , and he therefore deputed Bro . Cockcraft , P . M . and Sec ., to work it U r him , who then took the chair . The W . M . presented Bro . James L . Thomas , P . M . 492 and I . G ., the \ V M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , who was duly installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year , the beautiful ceremony having been performed by Bro . Cockcraft in such a manner as to elicit
the commendation of the Grand Secretary . After the rcadmission of the brethren and the usual salutes , the W . M . invested the officers as follows : Bros . J . Balstone S . W . ; R . G . Scarth , J . W . : W . Battye , T . eas . ; Ed . Cockcraft , Sec . ; Rookcs , S . D . ; Carlvle , T . D . ; and F . G . Bailey , l . G . The addresses to the ' W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then delivered in a masterly manner by
Bro . Cockcraft . A Past Master ' s jewel was then for the second lime presented to the retiring Master , who had so ably filled the chair for two years , and the lodge was closed . Amongst the visitors were the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , P . S . G . D . and G . Sec . of England ; and Bros . John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; Tans , P . M . and P . G . J . D . ; Hanbly , W . M .-elect of St . Mark ' s ; Ibbetson and
Ba ley , of St . Andrew s ; F . Binckes , Sec . of the Boys ' School ; & c . The brethren the sat down to thebani ] uet , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas , W . M ., supported on his right by the Grand Secretary and the other visitors , and on his left by liros . Dubois , the I . P . M . ; Innes , ' A ' .. V . ; John Kirk , W . M . 132 S ; and several other P . M . ' s of the lodge . The usual toasts were given , and thcV . W .
Bro . John Ilervey ' s name was mentioned in eulogistic terms by the W . M . in giving the toast of "The R . W . Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was responded to in the most felicitous terms by the Grand Secretary , who took occasion to remark that though it was ihe first time he hail the pleasure of participating in the hospitalityof St . Thomas ' s Lodge , he hoped
it would not be the last . —Bro . Dubois , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " He said that , having himself filled the chair for two years , he had become so accustomed to the position , that he could scarcely bring himself to think that ihe gavel he then held was uidy placed in his hands for a short time ; but when he 1 bought that the reason why he held it was to do honour in his successor , he felt
that if he retained it in his possession until he had said all he wished to say on a theme so pleasing to himself and so welcome to the brethren present , he should keep them so long that they m ' ght justly t ' link that he coveted anew lease of power . He would , therefore , with all his heart wish prosperity to Bro . Thomas as W . M . of St . Thomas ' s Lodge . —Bro . Carter then sang one of his beautiful songs
to the delight of all present , and the W . M . responded to the toast by saying that he had attained the summit of his ambition ih Masonry by being called upon to preside over so ancient a lodge as St . Thomas ' s , which was within a couple of years of obtaining her centenary , during which time that chair had been filled by some of the most distinguished names in the annMc -A the Craft ; but there
were none whose names were more endeared to them than that of Bro . Dubois , their Immediate Past Master , who had the distinguished honour of presiding over them for two years successively , instructing them with the accuracy of his working in lodge , charming them by the
genial kindness of hts disposition , and entrancing them by the eloquence with which he gave utterance to those sentiments so dear to every true Mason . To succeed such a brother gave rise to mingled sensations of pleasure and sadness . Sadness , that we should not again sec him ia that chair h « filled so ably , nor listen again to his
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sparkling wit and earnest pathos which had so often made the hours pass on unheeded ; and pleasure , that during the coming year of office the W . M . would always have him near to turn to for counsel and advice . With such assistance he hoped to perform the duties of the high position in which he had been placed by the kind confidence of the lodge in a satisfactory manner ; and although
the members might not be able to award him that meed of praise so well deserved by his predecessor , he trusted they would be able to say , " He " has done his duty . " —Bros . Tafis and Boyd responded for "The Visitors , " of whom there were fifteen . —The W . M . introduced " The Masonic Charities , " earnestly and feelingly commending each brother present to hallow the festive board by thinking of those in need of more than sympathy , who a
few short years back were probably enjoying themselves as they were now . —Bro . Binckes replied , and made an eloquent and touching appeal to the feelings of all present . Bro . Dubois replied for the P . M . ' s , and Bro . Battye and Bro . Cockcraft for the Treasurer and Sccreta . y in their usual happy style ; Bros . Balstone , Scarth , RooUes , Carlyle , and Bailey for the officers of the lodge , and the brethren then separated , after enjoying a most delightful evening .
Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 . —The installation meeting of this celebrated lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall on the 24 th ult . Bro . T . Moore , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers and a large number of the members . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in an able manner , initiated Messrs . John Jones , Elisba Solomon , and H . S . Richard . Bro . Boyd , P . M . and Treas .. then took the
chair , and in his well-known superior style installed Bro . Walter , who appointed as officers Bros . Last , S . W . ; Cambridge , J . W . ; J . Boyd , P . M ., Treas . ( reappointed ) ; G . S . States , P . M ., Sec . ( reappointed ) ; Milligan , Asst . Sec . ; Jones , S . D . ; Bull , J . D . ; Purkis , I . G . ; E . H . Thierllay , D . C . ; Grant , Tyler ( reappointed ) . The lodge was duly closed and banquet followed . More than sixty brethren were present during the evening ; Bros . Donald King and Giles sang Iheir usual good songs .
Lodge of Israel , A o . 1 S 5 . —The above lodge met on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . The W . M ., Bro M . J . Emanuel in the chair ; IT . Harris , S . W . ; M . Emanuel , J . W . ; A . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary ; Joel Emanuel , I . G . ; and Past Masters J . M . Harris , Chamberlain , S . Harris , and W . Littaur . The lodge was opened , and the mirutes
were confirmed . Bros . J . Samuel and Rexworthy , being thoroughly proficient in the necess . iry questions , were raised to the 3 rd degree . This being the night for the installation for the W . M ., Bro . A . Cohen , P . M ., then took the chair , and Bro . S . Harris presented Bro . II . Harris , S . W ., and W M . elect , to the lodge , and Bro . A . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary , performed that beautiful
ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner , that gave great satisfaction to every brother and visitor present On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , and he then invested his oTrcers as follows : —Bros M . j . Emanuel , I . P . M . ; M . J . Emanuel , S . W . ; — , Hogard , J . W . ; and he appointed Bro . C . Coote , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . M Cohen , P . M .,
Honorary Secretary ; Toel Emanuel , S . D . ; — Ayden , ID . ; J . E . Morse , I . G . ; P . Phillips , D . C . ; and Bio . Vesper , Tyler . The W . M . in investing his officers addressed a few but appropriate remarks to those brethren in connection with those offices . The newly installed W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs , Kirkc ( comedian ITolborn Theatre ) , Sparks , M . Marks , S Compels , and
G . S . Marks , into the Order , in a very able anil effective manner , and the brethren present expressed their satisfaction that so young a Mason , on his occupying the chair , should be so proficient . The lodge was then called off , and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by Bro . Hart , and superintended by his nephew . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and masonic
toasts were given . Bro . J . Emanuel , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of the W . M ., whom he said was a source of congratulation to every brother of the lodge to see that so young a brother in Freemasonry had not only invested his officers in the excellent addresses given to them , but on his occupation of the chair had initiated five gentlemen into the Order in so perfect a manner for so young a
Mason . ( Cheers ) . They had placed the right man in the right place . The W . M . in a few select observations responded . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Benevolent Fund attached to the lodge , said he was pleased to see brethren connected with that fund present on this occasion connected with the charity , and he would couple with it the name of a Past Master and the
T reasurer , namely , Bro . J . M . M . Harris , who was one of it » staunches ! supporters . ( Cheers ) . Bro . J . M . Harris , in responding for the toast , said he had only been elected Treasurer to that fund ; it was entirely local , ami he felt it a degree of pride to say that those who had been relieved or might unfortunately require the assistance of that fund , it was never known beyond the members of
the Committee . He then stated that the W . M ., who occupied the chair , was his own brother ; he was also a Past Master , and also his brother , S . Harris , P M ., and it was a source of pleasure to sec three brethren occupying that chair , each one working their way in the space of seven years . ( Cheers . ) Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., and Secretary , announced , after the eloquent speech of Bro .
J . M . Harris , P . M , that the following donations to that fund had been handed to him , viz . : —The W . M . 21 s ., Bros . Gompcrs , 21 s ., G . S . Marks , 21 s ., M . Marks , 2 ts ., M . J . Emanuel , S . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., — , Hogard , J . W ., 10 s . 6 rl .. J . M . Harris , P . M ., 10 s . 6 d ., A . M . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary , 10 s . 6 d , P . Phillips , D . C , 10 s . 6 d ., Kirke , 10 s ., Sparks , 10 s . 6 d ., A . Marks , 10 s . 6 d ., Ayden , J . D ., 10 s . 6 d ., Emanuel , 10 s . 6 d ., II . Barnard , P . S . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., M . J . Emanuel , I . P . M ., 10 s . 6 d ., H .
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Lyons , P . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., M . Abrahams , ( East London Theatre ) , los . 6 d ., Pierpoint , 5 s . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the brother who had preceded him in the occupation of the chair . He had conducted those duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , and they , in recognition of his services , had delegated him ( the W . M . ) . to present him , on his retirement from office , with a jewel
and a very elegant clock . The jewel bore a very appropriate inscription . Bro . M . J . Emanuel thanked the brethren in a very able speech . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Initiates , said it was a source of great gratification that on his occupying the chair for the first time , to have had the pleasure of initiating five gentlemen personally known to him , and he was sure they would
prove a credit and honour to the Craft . Bro . Kirke , in a very eloquent manner , returned thanks for the toast The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., responded to the toast . They were—Bros . S . M . Lazarus , P . M . 188 , P . G ., S . W . ( Wilts ) ; J . Jacobs , P . M . No . 1 , U . S . America ; E . P . Albert , P . M . iSS ; J . Nicholls , W . M . 861 ; S . Davis . 141 ; H .
M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; R . A . Temple , P M . 749 , and Dobie Lodge , Kingston ; M . Alexander , W M . 188 ; J . Holbrook , P . M . 185 ; N . Braham , 1017 : J . Abrahams , 188 ; S . A . Kisch , W . M ., 1017 , Maurice ; A . Hyman , iSS ; C . Lynes , 1 S 8 , and Gutnacher . Bro . A . M . Cohen . P . M . and Honorary Secretary , responded for the Past Masters , and said it was always gratifying to have
initiations , but this evening there were six candidates , but being bound by the laws of Freemasonry , only five could be initiated in one night , and those gentlemen were initiated by the W . M . in very creditable manner ; that must be a source of pleasure to the brethren to show the excellent selection they had made . He ( Bro . Cohen ) was gratified to hear theexpression of the W . M . and the brethren ,
on his performing the ceremony of installation , and he , in conjunction with every Past Master in the lodge , would do all in their power to support the dignity of the chair . The toast of "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . M . J . Emanuel . The lodge was then resumed . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and a vote of condolence was accorded to the widow of a brother who
had only been a short time initiated in the lodge . It was then closed , and the brethren experienced a great musical treat . Miss Fitzhenry delighted the brethren with her charming voice ; her beautiful singing was loudly redemanded , ami created quite a furore . Bro . Morris Abrahams ( lessee Enst London Theatre ) , sang "Simon the
Cellarer , " in a very artistic and humourous mannT . Bros . Milton and S Davis contributed to the harmony , and Bro . P . Phillips , D . C , gave a capital recitation . The latter brother , and Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., were unceasing the efforts to secure the comfort of the brethren and visitors . The brethren separated after enjoying a very agreeable evening .
Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this old lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Camion-street , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . George Kenning , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Francis Trott , J . W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh . P . M ., Sec ; George Abbott , S D . ; A . J . Dickenson , J . D . ; Geo . Newman ,
I . G . ; Tlios . Cohu , D . C . The lodge having been opened in ihe 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd degrees , Bros . Frank Baker and Arthur Garnett , after having passed the usual examination , were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed in the second degree , and Bros . W . Donne . G . Chillingworth , and Sydney Edwards were passed to the degree of F . C . The working of the
two degrees was rendered by the W . M in a very able manner . The business on the agenda having been disposed of , the W . M . rose and said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . The brethren at the last lodge meeting had unanimously voted to Bro . Ebcnezer Roberts , the I . P . M ., a Past Masters jewel , and he ( the W . M . ) had much pleasure , on behalf of the lodge , in presenting and
placing the same on his breast , and he trusted Bro . Roberts would receive it as a mark of the respect and esteem of the brethren for the very able manner he had discharged his duties as W . M . during the past year . The W . M . in so doing expressed a hope that the Great Architect of the Universe would bless him with a long life to wear it , and that he would be a useful Past Master of the lodge . ( The
jewel is of iS-carat gold and of the value of 10 guineas , of the most superb description , and beautifully designed . ) There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . The brethren then retired to a slight refreshment , presided over by the W . M ., after which they separated at an early hour . Amongst the
members present we noticed Bros . T . Fisher , A . C . Payne , E . Jones , S . Hayncs , G . Parker , J . Kent , Chas . Arkell , W . R . Baker , J . T . Marks , T . J . Wheeler , and G . J . Smith . The following visitors were also present : Bros . Bryant , Master-elect No . 12 ; W . II . Mumford , J . W . 931 ; and Dr . W . M . Wheeler , 317 , Kilwinning Lodge , Scotland .
Bnr ^ oyne Lodge , No . 902 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 23 rd ult . Bro . W . Ycvers , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . H . Smith , S . W . ; W . Simmons , T . W . ; S . Poyntcr , P M ., Treas . ; L . R . Rogers , S D . ; R . Field , J . D . ; T . Allen , I . G . ; II . Allen , Gastrick , Page , E . I . egg , P . M . ' s ; and many lay members . The
visitors were Bros . F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; Parker , 250 ; C . E . Thompson , S . W . 1158 ; and others . The work done was initiating Messrs . IF . Smith , G . P . Smith , and Sharman ; and passing Bro . II . Hencke . Bro . II . Smith , the S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . Bro . Poynter
was re-elected Treasurer , as also was the Tyler . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to banquet . Urban Lodge , No . 1196 . —The installation meeting of this lodge look place at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwcll , on the 24 th ultimo . The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Sawyer , and
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career and condition of the lodge ; and Bro . Still , in responding , furnished some gratifying facts , as to the progress and prospects of the lodge , and renewed his promises of exertion on its behalf . Several other toasts followed , including the health
of the visitors , which was responded to by BroT . Major Finney , Gordon , and George Kenning . The evening was in all respects a very pleasant one , and several brethren gratified the meeting by their contributions of song .
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+ THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Lodge of Faith , No . 141 . —This old , prosperous , and flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Tuesday , 31 st ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . J . Speed , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present : Bros . C . C . Taylor , S . W . ; Green , J . W . ; Master , P . M ., Treas . ; Anslow , P . M ., Sec . ; Themans , S . D . ; Catmur ,
J . D . ; Kennett , I . G . ; Hill , I . P . M . ; Gotlheil , Hyde , T . Arnold , Pope , Hams , and Gluckstein , P . M . ' s ; and a large number of brethren . The visitors were Bros . Lailham ( 1316 ) , Weybeth ( 25 ) , T . White ( 22 ) , F . Walters ( W . M . 1309 ) , Austin ( 933 ) , W . Harper ( 97 ) , H . Ash ( 179 ) , Wiseman ( 172 ) , Wylett ( iooo ) , C . A . Long ( W . M . 25 ) , & c . The minutes were read and confirmed .
The work done was raising Bros . Berenfield , Cronmire , Whitby , and Wilson to the third degree , passing Bros . Bartlett , Keeler , and Abbot to the 2 nd degree , and initiating Messrs . Davis and Hutton into the mjsteries of ancient Freemasonry , the ceremonies being well and ably performed . The lodge was then closed , when banquet followed .
St . Thomas s Lodge , No . 142 . —On Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Blackfriars , this old lodge held its installation meeting . Bro . Dubois , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers , when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . In consequence of failing health , the W . M . did not feel himself able to undergo the fatigue of working the
ceremony of installation , and he therefore deputed Bro . Cockcraft , P . M . and Sec ., to work it U r him , who then took the chair . The W . M . presented Bro . James L . Thomas , P . M . 492 and I . G ., the \ V M .-elect , for the benefit of installation , who was duly installed as the W . M . for the ensuing year , the beautiful ceremony having been performed by Bro . Cockcraft in such a manner as to elicit
the commendation of the Grand Secretary . After the rcadmission of the brethren and the usual salutes , the W . M . invested the officers as follows : Bros . J . Balstone S . W . ; R . G . Scarth , J . W . : W . Battye , T . eas . ; Ed . Cockcraft , Sec . ; Rookcs , S . D . ; Carlvle , T . D . ; and F . G . Bailey , l . G . The addresses to the ' W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were then delivered in a masterly manner by
Bro . Cockcraft . A Past Master ' s jewel was then for the second lime presented to the retiring Master , who had so ably filled the chair for two years , and the lodge was closed . Amongst the visitors were the V . W . Bro . John Hervey , P . S . G . D . and G . Sec . of England ; and Bros . John Boyd , P . M . 145 ; Tans , P . M . and P . G . J . D . ; Hanbly , W . M .-elect of St . Mark ' s ; Ibbetson and
Ba ley , of St . Andrew s ; F . Binckes , Sec . of the Boys ' School ; & c . The brethren the sat down to thebani ] uet , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas , W . M ., supported on his right by the Grand Secretary and the other visitors , and on his left by liros . Dubois , the I . P . M . ; Innes , ' A ' .. V . ; John Kirk , W . M . 132 S ; and several other P . M . ' s of the lodge . The usual toasts were given , and thcV . W .
Bro . John Ilervey ' s name was mentioned in eulogistic terms by the W . M . in giving the toast of "The R . W . Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was responded to in the most felicitous terms by the Grand Secretary , who took occasion to remark that though it was ihe first time he hail the pleasure of participating in the hospitalityof St . Thomas ' s Lodge , he hoped
it would not be the last . —Bro . Dubois , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " He said that , having himself filled the chair for two years , he had become so accustomed to the position , that he could scarcely bring himself to think that ihe gavel he then held was uidy placed in his hands for a short time ; but when he 1 bought that the reason why he held it was to do honour in his successor , he felt
that if he retained it in his possession until he had said all he wished to say on a theme so pleasing to himself and so welcome to the brethren present , he should keep them so long that they m ' ght justly t ' link that he coveted anew lease of power . He would , therefore , with all his heart wish prosperity to Bro . Thomas as W . M . of St . Thomas ' s Lodge . —Bro . Carter then sang one of his beautiful songs
to the delight of all present , and the W . M . responded to the toast by saying that he had attained the summit of his ambition ih Masonry by being called upon to preside over so ancient a lodge as St . Thomas ' s , which was within a couple of years of obtaining her centenary , during which time that chair had been filled by some of the most distinguished names in the annMc -A the Craft ; but there
were none whose names were more endeared to them than that of Bro . Dubois , their Immediate Past Master , who had the distinguished honour of presiding over them for two years successively , instructing them with the accuracy of his working in lodge , charming them by the
genial kindness of hts disposition , and entrancing them by the eloquence with which he gave utterance to those sentiments so dear to every true Mason . To succeed such a brother gave rise to mingled sensations of pleasure and sadness . Sadness , that we should not again sec him ia that chair h « filled so ably , nor listen again to his
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sparkling wit and earnest pathos which had so often made the hours pass on unheeded ; and pleasure , that during the coming year of office the W . M . would always have him near to turn to for counsel and advice . With such assistance he hoped to perform the duties of the high position in which he had been placed by the kind confidence of the lodge in a satisfactory manner ; and although
the members might not be able to award him that meed of praise so well deserved by his predecessor , he trusted they would be able to say , " He " has done his duty . " —Bros . Tafis and Boyd responded for "The Visitors , " of whom there were fifteen . —The W . M . introduced " The Masonic Charities , " earnestly and feelingly commending each brother present to hallow the festive board by thinking of those in need of more than sympathy , who a
few short years back were probably enjoying themselves as they were now . —Bro . Binckes replied , and made an eloquent and touching appeal to the feelings of all present . Bro . Dubois replied for the P . M . ' s , and Bro . Battye and Bro . Cockcraft for the Treasurer and Sccreta . y in their usual happy style ; Bros . Balstone , Scarth , RooUes , Carlyle , and Bailey for the officers of the lodge , and the brethren then separated , after enjoying a most delightful evening .
Prudent Brethren Lodge , No . 145 . —The installation meeting of this celebrated lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall on the 24 th ult . Bro . T . Moore , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers and a large number of the members . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in an able manner , initiated Messrs . John Jones , Elisba Solomon , and H . S . Richard . Bro . Boyd , P . M . and Treas .. then took the
chair , and in his well-known superior style installed Bro . Walter , who appointed as officers Bros . Last , S . W . ; Cambridge , J . W . ; J . Boyd , P . M ., Treas . ( reappointed ) ; G . S . States , P . M ., Sec . ( reappointed ) ; Milligan , Asst . Sec . ; Jones , S . D . ; Bull , J . D . ; Purkis , I . G . ; E . H . Thierllay , D . C . ; Grant , Tyler ( reappointed ) . The lodge was duly closed and banquet followed . More than sixty brethren were present during the evening ; Bros . Donald King and Giles sang Iheir usual good songs .
Lodge of Israel , A o . 1 S 5 . —The above lodge met on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . The W . M ., Bro M . J . Emanuel in the chair ; IT . Harris , S . W . ; M . Emanuel , J . W . ; A . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary ; Joel Emanuel , I . G . ; and Past Masters J . M . Harris , Chamberlain , S . Harris , and W . Littaur . The lodge was opened , and the mirutes
were confirmed . Bros . J . Samuel and Rexworthy , being thoroughly proficient in the necess . iry questions , were raised to the 3 rd degree . This being the night for the installation for the W . M ., Bro . A . Cohen , P . M ., then took the chair , and Bro . S . Harris presented Bro . II . Harris , S . W ., and W M . elect , to the lodge , and Bro . A . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary , performed that beautiful
ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner , that gave great satisfaction to every brother and visitor present On the re-admission of the brethren , the W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , and he then invested his oTrcers as follows : —Bros M . j . Emanuel , I . P . M . ; M . J . Emanuel , S . W . ; — , Hogard , J . W . ; and he appointed Bro . C . Coote , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . M Cohen , P . M .,
Honorary Secretary ; Toel Emanuel , S . D . ; — Ayden , ID . ; J . E . Morse , I . G . ; P . Phillips , D . C . ; and Bio . Vesper , Tyler . The W . M . in investing his officers addressed a few but appropriate remarks to those brethren in connection with those offices . The newly installed W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs , Kirkc ( comedian ITolborn Theatre ) , Sparks , M . Marks , S Compels , and
G . S . Marks , into the Order , in a very able anil effective manner , and the brethren present expressed their satisfaction that so young a Mason , on his occupying the chair , should be so proficient . The lodge was then called off , and the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , supplied by Bro . Hart , and superintended by his nephew . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and masonic
toasts were given . Bro . J . Emanuel , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of the W . M ., whom he said was a source of congratulation to every brother of the lodge to see that so young a brother in Freemasonry had not only invested his officers in the excellent addresses given to them , but on his occupation of the chair had initiated five gentlemen into the Order in so perfect a manner for so young a
Mason . ( Cheers ) . They had placed the right man in the right place . The W . M . in a few select observations responded . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Benevolent Fund attached to the lodge , said he was pleased to see brethren connected with that fund present on this occasion connected with the charity , and he would couple with it the name of a Past Master and the
T reasurer , namely , Bro . J . M . M . Harris , who was one of it » staunches ! supporters . ( Cheers ) . Bro . J . M . Harris , in responding for the toast , said he had only been elected Treasurer to that fund ; it was entirely local , ami he felt it a degree of pride to say that those who had been relieved or might unfortunately require the assistance of that fund , it was never known beyond the members of
the Committee . He then stated that the W . M ., who occupied the chair , was his own brother ; he was also a Past Master , and also his brother , S . Harris , P M ., and it was a source of pleasure to sec three brethren occupying that chair , each one working their way in the space of seven years . ( Cheers . ) Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., and Secretary , announced , after the eloquent speech of Bro .
J . M . Harris , P . M , that the following donations to that fund had been handed to him , viz . : —The W . M . 21 s ., Bros . Gompcrs , 21 s ., G . S . Marks , 21 s ., M . Marks , 2 ts ., M . J . Emanuel , S . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., — , Hogard , J . W ., 10 s . 6 rl .. J . M . Harris , P . M ., 10 s . 6 d ., A . M . Cohen , P . M ., and Honorary Secretary , 10 s . 6 d , P . Phillips , D . C , 10 s . 6 d ., Kirke , 10 s ., Sparks , 10 s . 6 d ., A . Marks , 10 s . 6 d ., Ayden , J . D ., 10 s . 6 d ., Emanuel , 10 s . 6 d ., II . Barnard , P . S . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., M . J . Emanuel , I . P . M ., 10 s . 6 d ., H .
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Lyons , P . W ., 10 s . 6 d ., M . Abrahams , ( East London Theatre ) , los . 6 d ., Pierpoint , 5 s . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the brother who had preceded him in the occupation of the chair . He had conducted those duties to the satisfaction of the brethren , and they , in recognition of his services , had delegated him ( the W . M . ) . to present him , on his retirement from office , with a jewel
and a very elegant clock . The jewel bore a very appropriate inscription . Bro . M . J . Emanuel thanked the brethren in a very able speech . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Initiates , said it was a source of great gratification that on his occupying the chair for the first time , to have had the pleasure of initiating five gentlemen personally known to him , and he was sure they would
prove a credit and honour to the Craft . Bro . Kirke , in a very eloquent manner , returned thanks for the toast The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., responded to the toast . They were—Bros . S . M . Lazarus , P . M . 188 , P . G ., S . W . ( Wilts ) ; J . Jacobs , P . M . No . 1 , U . S . America ; E . P . Albert , P . M . iSS ; J . Nicholls , W . M . 861 ; S . Davis . 141 ; H .
M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; R . A . Temple , P M . 749 , and Dobie Lodge , Kingston ; M . Alexander , W M . 188 ; J . Holbrook , P . M . 185 ; N . Braham , 1017 : J . Abrahams , 188 ; S . A . Kisch , W . M ., 1017 , Maurice ; A . Hyman , iSS ; C . Lynes , 1 S 8 , and Gutnacher . Bro . A . M . Cohen . P . M . and Honorary Secretary , responded for the Past Masters , and said it was always gratifying to have
initiations , but this evening there were six candidates , but being bound by the laws of Freemasonry , only five could be initiated in one night , and those gentlemen were initiated by the W . M . in very creditable manner ; that must be a source of pleasure to the brethren to show the excellent selection they had made . He ( Bro . Cohen ) was gratified to hear theexpression of the W . M . and the brethren ,
on his performing the ceremony of installation , and he , in conjunction with every Past Master in the lodge , would do all in their power to support the dignity of the chair . The toast of "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . M . J . Emanuel . The lodge was then resumed . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and a vote of condolence was accorded to the widow of a brother who
had only been a short time initiated in the lodge . It was then closed , and the brethren experienced a great musical treat . Miss Fitzhenry delighted the brethren with her charming voice ; her beautiful singing was loudly redemanded , ami created quite a furore . Bro . Morris Abrahams ( lessee Enst London Theatre ) , sang "Simon the
Cellarer , " in a very artistic and humourous mannT . Bros . Milton and S Davis contributed to the harmony , and Bro . P . Phillips , D . C , gave a capital recitation . The latter brother , and Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., were unceasing the efforts to secure the comfort of the brethren and visitors . The brethren separated after enjoying a very agreeable evening .
Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this old lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Camion-street , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . George Kenning , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers : Bros . Francis Trott , J . W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh . P . M ., Sec ; George Abbott , S D . ; A . J . Dickenson , J . D . ; Geo . Newman ,
I . G . ; Tlios . Cohu , D . C . The lodge having been opened in ihe 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd degrees , Bros . Frank Baker and Arthur Garnett , after having passed the usual examination , were duly raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed in the second degree , and Bros . W . Donne . G . Chillingworth , and Sydney Edwards were passed to the degree of F . C . The working of the
two degrees was rendered by the W . M in a very able manner . The business on the agenda having been disposed of , the W . M . rose and said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . The brethren at the last lodge meeting had unanimously voted to Bro . Ebcnezer Roberts , the I . P . M ., a Past Masters jewel , and he ( the W . M . ) had much pleasure , on behalf of the lodge , in presenting and
placing the same on his breast , and he trusted Bro . Roberts would receive it as a mark of the respect and esteem of the brethren for the very able manner he had discharged his duties as W . M . during the past year . The W . M . in so doing expressed a hope that the Great Architect of the Universe would bless him with a long life to wear it , and that he would be a useful Past Master of the lodge . ( The
jewel is of iS-carat gold and of the value of 10 guineas , of the most superb description , and beautifully designed . ) There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . The brethren then retired to a slight refreshment , presided over by the W . M ., after which they separated at an early hour . Amongst the
members present we noticed Bros . T . Fisher , A . C . Payne , E . Jones , S . Hayncs , G . Parker , J . Kent , Chas . Arkell , W . R . Baker , J . T . Marks , T . J . Wheeler , and G . J . Smith . The following visitors were also present : Bros . Bryant , Master-elect No . 12 ; W . II . Mumford , J . W . 931 ; and Dr . W . M . Wheeler , 317 , Kilwinning Lodge , Scotland .
Bnr ^ oyne Lodge , No . 902 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 23 rd ult . Bro . W . Ycvers , W . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros . H . Smith , S . W . ; W . Simmons , T . W . ; S . Poyntcr , P M ., Treas . ; L . R . Rogers , S D . ; R . Field , J . D . ; T . Allen , I . G . ; II . Allen , Gastrick , Page , E . I . egg , P . M . ' s ; and many lay members . The
visitors were Bros . F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; Parker , 250 ; C . E . Thompson , S . W . 1158 ; and others . The work done was initiating Messrs . IF . Smith , G . P . Smith , and Sharman ; and passing Bro . II . Hencke . Bro . II . Smith , the S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . Bro . Poynter
was re-elected Treasurer , as also was the Tyler . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to banquet . Urban Lodge , No . 1196 . —The installation meeting of this lodge look place at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwcll , on the 24 th ultimo . The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., Bro . Wm . Sawyer , and